Fingerprint Identification Officer - Tier 1
The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is seeking to recruit into the role of Tier 1 Fingerprint Identification Officer to provide non reporting support to the region’s Fingerprint Bureau maintaining the operational and technical efficiency and effectiveness of all identification services.
You will work to provide specialist advice and knowledge to ensure the region maximises its service provision around the Regional Fingerprint Bureau providing an excellent standard of service delivery. Scene of Crime attendance as and when required, liaising with Tier 3 Fingerprint Identification Officers and Central Services Managers to establish and carry out an effective fingerprint examination and recovery.
What you’ll be doing:
- Examine and process fingerprints and scene of crime marks in line with bureau policy and within agreed quality standards, carrying out relevant searches either manually or electronically.
- Examine and process fingerprints and scene of crime marks in line with bureau policy and within agreed quality standards, carrying out relevant searches either manually or electronically.
- Responsible for the processing of all volume case work and associated checks.
The must haves:
- A minimum of 2 ‘A’ levels and GCSE English and GCSE Maths at grade C or above, or able to demonstrate two years’ experience at an equivalent level.
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality standards relating to the Forensic Services and the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct.
- A full valid UK driving licence.
Please be aware that due to the security checks required for this role you must have 5 years continuous residency in the UK.
Salary: £23,748 - £42,897
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
Vacancy closing on Sunday 13th April 2025 at 23:55pm
Next Steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you! Please refer to the job description for full role requirements and click apply to complete your application.
Who we are
Here at Derbyshire Constabulary doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.
To find out more about Derbyshire Constabulary - EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and EMSOU website.
EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality
At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.
We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process. EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.
For more detailed information about EMSOU, visit the website: https://www.emsou.police.uk